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Monday, 2 May 2011

Demo Card Explained

Here's another card that I found recently that has never been posted on my blog. I'm not sure how I missed this one as it is one of my favourites. It was supposed to be one of my demos from the past POTW shows but since I never got that opportunity, I'll describe what I did to create this card . I have layed up several of the new Spellbinder dies to create the centre focal point using labels twenty one and a faux nestie as the back piece. I ran the label 21 through our lattice embossing folder while still in the die (cutting edge up) and an embossing mat over it but with the folder open so as not to cut into it. That is how I kept that pretty little embossed edge on it. Then I added the fleur de lis doily motif and topped it with labels eighteen stamped with the sentiment and three small pearls. I used the fleur de lis border to cut into the bottom of the background paper creating the negative pattern, then added a red mat behind it. Then used the actual border that was cut out below it to create the bottom edge of the card. I offset the border so that you can see both the red fleur de lis and the patterned paper ones also. That stripe is the reverse to the little floral pattern on the background paper I used (October Afternoon paper). The card is finished with a red satin ribbon and two red felt rolled flowers with small pearls added to the centre. I cut two leaf shapes from green card and folded them in half and ran them through my paper crimper to add "veins". The two red fleur de lis corners were added as well as the paper piercing to frame and add the finishing touches to the card. I hope you like it. What do you think? All for now, Sue x

37 comments:

Oh my goodness, this is just so gorgeous. I love how this turned out. I love how you´ve mixed the red and blue with each other, as it really makes the card pop out. I just love this one, pure and simple LOL. Stunning work.

You have so many great details on this gorgeous card but honestly, you had me with the great colours. Something so perfect and vintagey about the turquoise/red/white combo that gets me every time. It's so fresh and cheerful!Those leaves are so cool and love all the layers.Thank you for sharing! :)

Great job Sue!!! I have all these and would like to try to make something similar. Love your blog and you have me addicted, lol. Thanks for more details in how you did this one this tome around. Mimi ;)

Okay, I'm done looking for a moment. I HAVE to try and make a card like this one. I already have papers in the same colors because I LOVE them so much, but haven't been able to find a way to use them that I like. This is it!!!! Thank you!

Would you mind explaining how you layered the Label 21 die and the embossing folder in more detail, including which side goes up and down? When I leave the paper in the die it doesn’t catch the embossing. So, obviously, I’m doing something wrong, but I’m not sure what. Thanks so much!

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